<p>Job Overview: The High School Social Studies Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, standards-based instruction on content related to U.S. History, World History, Government, Politics, and Geography. The teacher fosters a positive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Instruction and Curriculum Development:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Plan, organize, and deliver standards based instruction.</p> </li><li> <p>Use a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learners.</p> </li><li> <p>Assess students' progress through formative and summative assessments while adjusting instruction to support student needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide feedback to students to support student learning.</p> </li></ul> <p>Classroom Management:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Maintain a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment conducive to learning.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage student behavior by applying research based management strategies.</p> </li><li> <p>Uphold school policies, rules, and procedures.</p> </li></ul> <p>Student Engagement and Support:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provide individual or small group instruction to students who need additional assistance.</p> </li><li> <p>Encourage active participation in practical and theoretical tasks, motivating students to apply their learning to real-world scenarios.</p> </li></ul> <p>Collaboration and Professional Development:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Collaborate with colleagues in such a way that builds and supports a positive culture for learning.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in building and/or district professional development activities to continuously improve teaching techniques and subject knowledge.</p> </li></ul> <p>Professional Duties:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, grades, and assessment data.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare reports and communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding student performance and behavior.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in school-wide meetings, events, and other administrative activities as required.</p> </li></ul>